Anatomy study set
The dorsal cavity's
a) Cranial cavity b) vertebal canal - spinal cord
The ventral cavity
a) thoracic cavity - lungs and heart b) abdominal cavity c) pelvic cavity - uri + reproduction
Frontal
A section divides the body into anterior and posterior sections - front and back
Sagittal
A section divides the body into right and left side - side to side
Transverse
A section divides the body into superior and inferior portions - top and bottom
Superior
Above
Proximal, distal
Arm/leg
Posterior
Back
Inferior
Below
Cardiovascular
Blood transport oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste
The UNIARY SYSTEM consists of what?
Filters water from blood, helps maintain water and electrolytes
Anterior
Front
Endocrine system
Glands that secrete hormones, regulate metabolism
Integumentary system
It protects underlying tissue, regulates body temp. House sensory receptors
Medial
Middle
Muscular system
Move body parts, maintain posture and produces body heat
Reproduction
Produces new organism. Male - sperm cells. Female - sex cells
Immune system
Protects the body:destroys bacteria and tumor cells
Skeletal system
Provides frameworks, protective shield and attachment for muscles produces blood cells.
Digestive system
Receives food, break down food molecules into nutrient that can pass through cell membrane
Nervous system
Receives impulses from sensory parts (stimulating muscles or glands to respond
Lateral
Side
Respiratory system
Takes in and sends out air exchanges gas between air and blood
Cavities
The dorsal cavity The ventral cavity
Lymphatic system
Transport fluid from tissue to the body stream carry's certain fatty substances away from digestive organs
